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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 225.62 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 225.62 and 137.72 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 225.62 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/225.62 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 225.62 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 31,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,072.39/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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